2016 Ducati 1299 1.3L Petrol · SJ16 HOA

The 2016 Ducati 1299 carries a valid MOT at present, with the most recent test on 2 December 2025 passed without any recorded defects or advisories. Spanning four recorded tests from April 2022 through December 2025, the roadworthiness trend appears stable, with each annual submission returning a clean pass. No advisory items have been logged across this four-year window, meaning no wear-related items such as tyre tread depth, brake component condition, suspension wear, or exhaust integrity were flagged by examiners during these visits. With a recorded mileage of 15,287 miles against a ten-year vehicle age, the average annual use is roughly 1,500 miles. Such a low figure for a motorcycle can indicate either light recreational use or extended periods of storage. Mileage progression across the tests cannot be independently verified from the supplied record as no odometer readings are attached to each entry, but the cumulative figure remains modest for the age. Long periods of standing, particularly in damp conditions, can promote corrosion on exposed fasteners, brake discs, and chain components, even when a machine is not in heavy service. For a buyer arranging an in-person inspection, a clean MOT history on its own does not confirm the mechanical state of components such as the chain and sprockets, clutch and throttle action, brake caliper slide pins, fork oil seals, and tyre condition, none of which are routinely assessed in depth during an MOT. Standing-vehicle concerns worth checking personally include surface corrosion on the swingarm, frame, and exhaust mounting points, brake disc pitting from infrequent use, perished or dry-rotted rubber hosing, and battery condition after possible extended non-use. A physical compression test, fluid inspection, and careful examination for oil leaks around the engine cases would also be prudent given the low recorded mileage and the limited diagnostic scope of an MOT pass alone. The record reflects no MOT failures or advisories from 2022 onwards, which is a neutral positive data point, though it does not by itself verify the quality of mechanical upkeep or rule out wear related to limited use. Final purchase confidence should rest on a hands-on inspection and, ideally, a specialist Ducati pre-purchase assessment rather than on the absence of defects in the DVSA history alone. Buying Score: 58. Risk Level: Medium.